There is a dirt road that goes from canada to mexico through the rocky mountains. It ends in new mexico at the south end. Any help would be great, THX!

If you know there is a dirt road along the divide why do you need any more information?

I really don’t think that there is this dirt road. I live quite close to the continental divide in Canada and haven’t seen this road, or heard anybody talking about it.

I got an e-mail saying there is an enormous deposit of shale oil under the Rocky Mountains of Colorado Utah and Wyoming. The Green River Formation with 2 trillion barrels.
Does anyone know if this is true.

The oil is there, but the cost to extract it does not make it economically viable at this point. There is the environmental concerns as well since it would essentially require massive open pit mines.

There any many tales of companies going broke trying to tap into these deposits.

I have visited many areas throughout the Rocky mountain range and have my own personal favorites. However, I would really like input from a variety of sources to help plan a very special trip for my father. He has always wanted to experience "The West", but after 55 years he has still never made it to the majestic Rocky Mountains. My goal is to take him on one of the most memorable backpacking trips of his life. I would love any ideas that I could get.

You need to come to my state and go to the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. There are many trails and all are from easy to very hard. Great camping and you can catch your dinner every night with a telescoping fishing pole and a brass mepps spinner. My kids are 14 and 11 and I have taken them on a backpacking trip to this and other areas of my state and we just love it. You may also want to try the Seven Devils area. This trail overlooks Hells Canyon the deepest canyon in the United States. By far thought the Frank Church Wildernesas is the best. If you need more help you can e mail me at steelhead fifty three zero eight at yahoo dot com. Good luck Jeff From Idaho

Why would the climate in the Appalachian mountains be warmer than in the Rocky mountains?

The Rocky Mts are much higher than the Appalachian. The Appalachian Mts are very old and have eroded down to their current size. The highest point of the Appalachians is only about 6,700 feet there are only a few points that are above 5,000 feet (less than 20 points). The Appalachians are believed to be the first mountain range formed on this planet way back when there was the supercontinent Pangaea.

The Rocky Mountains has a high peak of over 14,400 feet.

this is for my homework, ive been searching for around 1 hour. so now i’ve givin up. so what sort of map would you use to locate the rocky mountains?

topographical?

I would like to go take some pictures of the famous Aspen Gold in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. I need advice on a good time of day to take pictures on the eastern side of the mountains. The sun goes down real quick where I am because of the mountains, so I know that sunset isn’t a real good time. I’ll likely be taking the Guanella Pass Rd through some national forests. Any advice would be appreciated, thanks!

The best quality of lighting occurs in the hours before sunset and after sunrise. The light tends to be warmer in color, and offers the best contrast of the subjects.

Don’t worry about "Western slope," or "Eastern Slope." It is the quality of light that matters. If you are right up against a sheer, Eastern facing cliff, you may have problems near sunset. Otherwise, just plan your afternoon shots later in the day.

Who says that Colorado Springs can’t get glorious sunsets?

I’m thinking of visiting Rocky Mountains in August. I can spend more than a week there if it’s not expensive. (I am a university student and I wanna make it as cheap as possible. )
What do you reccomend for me to enjoy Rocky Mountains? I love outdoor activity!

For your information, I’m living in Vancouver. Thank you.

In Colorado Springs, you can visit "Garden of the Gods". It’s free and fabulous. You can drive or hike through it. Be sure to check out the "kissing camels" rock formation-it actually looks like two camels kneeling face to face & kissing.

Near Garden of the Gods is the "Cave of the Winds" & "Seven Falls" as well. This is one of the most scenic & beautiful sections of the country.

I’m planning to drive from Iowa to San Francisco later this year. I’d like to know the name and location for the lowest Pass in the Rocky Mountains. Also, the one that’s the least steep on the Western side if it’s not the same as the lowest one.
I’m planning to drive from Iowa to San Francisco later this year. I’d like to know the name and location for the lowest Pass in the Rocky Mountains. Also, the one that’s the least steep on the Western side if it’s not the same as the lowest one. I don’t want to take I-80 or any of the major Interstates. I-80 is not the least scary route. I don’t want to drive on the Interstate any more than absolutely necessary. If that’s the only way over a Pass, that’s fine, but I’ll be getting back off as soon as possible.
Can’t fly or do the bus or Amtrak because I have stuff I need to take with me and they charge for extra luggage.

Lookout Pass is in the Bitterroot Mountains

My family is planning a trip to New Mexico. Where is New Mexico can I see the Rocky Mountains? Also Carlsbad Caves, my husband and I want to go see, but I think my 9year old will be bored, do kids have fun there? Kid Friendly?

In the northcentral part of New Mexico is where you can see the Rocky Mountains in New Mexico.
Carlsbad Caverns is fantastic to see, especially if you like caves. They have several different cave tours just for kids. They have a bat flight program at night, which your 9 year old would probably enjoy.

For more information on Carlsbad Caverns:

http://www.nps.gov/cave

A friend and I are hoping to see what we can of the Rocky Mountains and other nature-esque point of interest this summer, and need to keep travel costs down as much as possible. Does anyone have any ideas as to camping locations, great views with low costs or free access, and relatively inexpensive food? We’ll be coming in from south-central Texas, if that makes any differences. Thanks in advance!

You will be entering Colorado on Raton Pass between Raton, New Mexico and Trinidad, CO.. What a gorgeous view just as you get past the crest of the pass. If you want to see the Rockies in the southern part of the state, turn west at the sign to Walsenburg and follow signs to La Vwta pass, then to the town of la Veta. There is a state park just after La Veta where you can camp…gorgeous place. If you would like to go to Rocky Mtn, National Park, northeast of Denver, it is fantastic. Youcan camp there too. Or you can go on line and book lodging at the YMCA of the Rockies…just 1 mile from the entrance to the park…great place with lodging in all price ranges. They fill up fast so you woud need to make reservations very. When you go to the park, go to the visitors center and get info on al kinds of trails and ikes. Be sure to drive up to top of Trail Ridge Road…it is fantastic. On your way to Denver you will go through Colorado Springs…you could go see Pikes Peak…actually you can’t miss it…it twers over the city, go up to the town or Woodland Park, and go see the garden of the Gods with its amazing rock formations…right in the middle of Colorado Springs. i lived in Springs for years, and camped all over Co. I highly recommend the YMCA of the Rockies.